The book of Job teaches us that we can trust GOD, his purpose, wisdom, and goodness even while we may be going through great suffering or trials.

Our understanding of our circumstances is limited at times and we should not lean on our understanding but trust that GOD is working out all things for our ultimate good if we are among those who love him and have been called according to his purpose.

Good times and difficult times have the potential to work for our and others benefit and conform us all to a more perfect image of Christ.

Job invites the reader to further ponder some of life's most difficult questions.

Todays reading shows us that just because we don't yet understand the "WHY" something is happening doesn't mean there is not a purpose for it, and even if what we are enduring is intended for evil against us, GOD can still turn the results of it into something that is ultimately good for us or those we may be trying to help.

Scripture References

Job Chapters 38-42

Mark 11:24 "Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they will be granted you."

Numbers 6:22-26 "Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, ‘Thus you shall bless the sons of Israel. You shall say to them: The Lord bless you, and keep you; The Lord make His face shine on you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance on you,
And give you peace."

My Reflection This Episode:

Our true worth is found in our relationship with GOD.

Job is showing our value in the LORDS eyes, is based on our faithfulness to Him, NOT on earthly recognition and NOT our status or position among mankind, and definitely not on how many words we use to pass judgement on ourselves or others.

Episode Take Away

The best way to handle life's circumstances regardless of my current situation is to focus on who the LORD is, what he has done, and that nothing is impossible for him to do for me or someone I may be trying to help at that very moment in time or into my/their future if I/they believe and continue to focus and rely on him in faith.

Reflection Questions

Have you, like Job or his friends, ever realized that you spoke without truly having the understanding you thought you had and it humbled you or made you ashamed? Did you repent and ask the LORDS forgiveness?

Why do you think the LORD forgave Job and restored to him all he had lost and more?

Why do you think the LORD spoke to Job, Eliphaz, Zophar, and Bildad but he does not address Elihu nor is Elihu mentioned any more in the book of Job?

Do you live with a victim mentality or do you cast your cares on the LORD and believe for him to work all things out for your good in his timing?

After listening to this series did you realize you may have pre-judged others at times or gave biblical advice before truly understanding what the LORD wanted you to do, say, or not say?

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The book of Job teaches us that we can trust GOD, his purpose, wisdom, and goodness even while we may be going through great suffering or trials.

Our understanding of our circumstances is limited at times and we should not lean on our understanding but trust that GOD is working out all things for our ultimate good if we are among those who love him and have been called according to his purpose.

Good times and difficult times have the potential to work for our benefit and conform us to a more perfect image of Christ.

Job invites the reader to further ponder some of life's most difficult questions.

Todays reading shows us that just because we don't yet understand the "WHY" something is happening doesn't mean there is not a purpose for it, and even if what we are enduring is intended for evil against us, GOD can still turn the results of it into something that is ultimately good for us.

Scripture References

Job Chapters 32-37

Proverbs 10:19-21 - "When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise. The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little. The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of understanding."

Ecclesiastes 5:2 - "Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on the earth; therefore let your words be few."

2 Timothy 2:16-17 - "But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness, and their talk will spread like gangrene."

Matthew 5:37 - "But let your statement be, ‘Yes, yes’ or ‘No, no’; anything beyond these is of evil."

My Reflection This Episode:

Our true worth is found in our relationship with GOD.

Job is showing our value in GODs eyes is based on our faithfulness to Him, NOT on earthly recognition and NOT our status or position among mankind.

Episode Take Away

Elihu is defending Gods character and trying to restore a more right way of thinking to both Job and his friends.

Whether younger or older, age doesn't always equal wisdom.

Reflection Questions

Have you ever been overly zealous about a topic to the point of not using any restraint, but instead hastily uttering harsh words of judgement?

Did you later realize your many words had done more harm than good and wished you had exercised restraint over your words?

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The book of Job teaches us that we can trust GOD, his purpose, wisdom, and goodness even while we may be going through great suffering or trials.

Our understanding of our circumstances is limited at times and we should not lean on our understanding but trust that GOD is working out all things for our ultimate good if we are among those who love him and have been called according to his purpose.

Good times and difficult times have the potential to work for our benefit and conform us to a more perfect image of Christ.

Job invites the reader to further ponder some of life's most difficult questions.

Todays reading shows us how valuable our integrity and character are to GOD. (The qualities we possess and project even when no one is looking)

Scripture References

Job Chapters 28-31

Proverbs 1:7 - "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction."

James 1:5 - "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask GOD, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." (If you believe and don't doubt. *See James 1:6-8)

Matthew 10:16 - "I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and innocent as doves."

My Reflection This Episode:

Our true worth is found in our relationship with GOD.

Job is showing our value in GODs eyes is based on our faithfulness to Him, NOT on earthly recognition and NOT our status or position among mankind.

Episode Take Away

Whether we are being elevated or going through a period of humility, the approval and love of GOD should always be our focus and top priority!

Reflection Question

Do I seek the wisdom and will of GOD in order to perceive the true nature of different life situations (for myself or others) before I make decisions or take any actions?

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The book of Job teaches us that we can trust GOD, his purpose, wisdom, and goodness even while we may be going through great suffering or trials.

Our understanding of our circumstances is limited at times and we should not lean on our understanding but trust that GOD is working out all things for our ultimate good if we are among those who love him and have been called according to his purpose.

Good times or difficult times have the potential to work for our benefit and conform us to a more perfect image of Christ.

Job invites the reader to further ponder some of life's most difficult questions.

Scripture References

Job Chapters 23-27

Isaiah 48:10- "See, I have refined you, though not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction."

Reflections in this episode:

Do you ever ask GOD "Why is this happening to me?"

Do you tell GOD how big your storm is or do you tell your storm how big your GOD is?

Encouragement:

1 Peter 5:7-10

"Cast all your anxiety on himbecause he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen."

Song links mentioned in this episode:

The Anchor Holds by Lawrence Chewing:

https://youtu.be/BxnQzwrF4OU?si=QWfnLTRbouTBQ6RB

The Anchor Holds by Ray Boltz:

https://youtu.be/MSAc5Z2lprk?si=ePOURAWLEK1YaV8s

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The book of Job teaches us that we can trust GOD, his purpose, wisdom, and goodness even while we may be going through great suffering or trials.

Our understanding of our circumstances is limited at times and we should not lean on our understanding but trust that GOD is working out all things for our ultimate good if we are among those who love him and have been called according to his purpose.

Good times or difficult times have the potential to work for our benefit and conform us to a more perfect image of Christ.

Job invites the reader to further ponder some of life's most difficult questions.

Scripture References

Job Chapters 21-22

Acts 17:28

Philippians 4:4-7

Revelation 21:1-8

John 3:18 (I apologize I mistakenly said Jeremiah 3:18 in the podcast)

Ephesians 2:19

Galatians 6:4-5

Reflection questions in this episode:

"Do I want to focus on desiring things in this life or do I want to focus on being a fellow citizen with the Saints and being a member of the household of GOD forever?"

Encouragement:

"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers." Galatians 6:7-10

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The book of Job teaches us that we can trust GOD, his purpose, wisdom, and goodness even while we may be going through great suffering or trials.

Our understanding of our circumstances is limited at times and we should not lean on our understanding but trust that GOD is working out all things for our ultimate good if we are among those who love him and have been called according to his purpose.

Good times or difficult times have the potential to work for our benefit and conform us to a more perfect image of Christ.

Job invites the reader to further ponder some of life's most difficult questions.

Scripture References

Job Chapters 18-20

1 John 1:9

Hebrews 12:1-14

Romans 8:28

Reflection questions in this episode:

Do I seek God for my answers or other people?

Do I seek Gods guidance before giving advice to others and ask him to help me to know when to be silent or to speak?

Am I quick to judge or accuse others?

Encouragement:

“Oh, that my words were recorded, that they were written on a scroll,that they were inscribed with an iron tool on lead, or engraved in rock forever!
I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see him with my own eyes—I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!" Job 19:23-27

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The book of Job teaches us that we can trust GOD, his purpose, wisdom, and goodness even while we may be going through great suffering or trials.

Our understanding of our circumstances is limited at times and we should not lean on our understanding but trust that GOD is working out all things for our ultimate good if we are among those who love him and have been called according to his purpose.

Good times or difficult times have the potential to work for our benefit and conform us to a more perfect image of Christ.

Job invites the reader to further ponder some of life's most difficult questions.

Scripture References

Job Chapters 14-17

Ecclesiastes 3:11

Reflection questions in this episode:

If a man dies will he live again or does death terminate all forms of his existence?

Encouragement:

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all; Psalms 34:18-19

Suggestion of listening:

Podcast episode #43 "Will I go to Heaven when I die?" for further insight into todays podcast.

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The book of Job teaches us that we can trust GOD, his purpose, wisdom, and goodness even while we may be going through great suffering or trials.

Our understanding of our circumstances is limited at times and we should not lean on our understanding but trust that GOD is working out all things for our ultimate good if we are among those who love him and have been called according to his purpose.

Good times or difficult times have the potential to work for our benefit and conform us to a more perfect image of Christ.

Scripture References

Job Chapters 13

Proverbs 17:27-28

John 3:16-21

Ephesians 3:14-21

Genesis 16:13

Reflection questions in this episode:

Is GOD your Influencer?

Is GODS Spirit your guide?

Is GODS Word your teacher?

Encouragement:

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all; Psalms 34:18-19

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